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FAO → OPO
Which side of the plane to sit from Faro Airport (Faro) to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Atlantic coastline, the Tagus estuary, and the picturesque lagoons of Aveiro before the final approach into Porto.
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Algarve Coastline
Aerial views of the golden cliffs and turquoise waters of the Ria Formosa and central Algarve immediately after takeoff.
Sines Peninsula
The industrial and natural silhouette of the Alentejo coastline meeting the deep blue Atlantic.
Lisbon & Tagus Estuary
A distant but distinct view of the 25 de Abril Bridge and the vast Tagus River mouth as you pass the capital.
Nazaré & Peniche
Spot the iconic lighthouse and the massive North Canyon, home to some of the world's largest surfable waves.
Ria de Aveiro
The intricate network of canals and salt pans that make up the 'Venice of Portugal' near the end of the cruise.
Book an afternoon flight to see the coastline bathed in golden light without sun glare. During the descent, keep your eyes peeled for the Douro River mouth; if the plane approaches from the south, this provides the most dramatic view of the river meeting the sea.
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Serra do Caldeirão
The rugged, rolling hills of the Algarve interior as the flight begins its northward climb.
Alentejo Plains
Expansive views of the golden wheat fields and cork oak forests (montado) characteristic of southern Portugal.
Santarém & Tejo Valley
The historic hilltop city of Santarém overlooking the fertile floodplains of the Tagus River.
Coimbra
Views of the ancient university city perched above the Mondego River in the central region.
Douro Valley Approach
Glimpses of the terraced hillsides and Porto's cityscape if the aircraft performs a circling approach to Runway 35.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. It offers a more rural, landscape-heavy perspective. If the plane lands from the north (Runway 17), the right side will provide a panoramic view of the Porto city center during the final turn.
Book Hotels in PortoDistance: 475 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Arrival: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Route Type: Domestic
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